Air India Flight from Frankfurt to Delhi Makes Emergency Landing in Jaipur After Bomb Threat
Jaipur, October 14 (Udaipur Kiran): An Air India international flight travelling from Frankfurt, Germany, to Delhi made an emergency landing at Jaipur International Airport on Wednesday after information about a possible bomb on board triggered a security alert. The incident caused panic among passengers, and security agencies launched a thorough search of the aircraft and baggage.
According to preliminary information, flight AI 2030 was diverted to Jaipur as a precaution. Air Traffic Control (ATC) and security agencies were alerted after the bomb-related information emerged during the flight.
Aircraft Moved to Isolation Bay for Security Checks
After landing safely at Jaipur Airport, the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay, away from the main apron, as part of the security protocol. Personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), local police and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) began inspecting the aircraft and passengers’ belongings.
Sniffer dogs were also deployed during the search. Checks included the aircraft cabin, baggage hold and passengers’ bags.
The report stated that all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated and taken to an emergency holding area in the airport terminal.
Bomb Information Triggered Emergency Diversion
According to preliminary reports, the flight was operating normally before information about a possible bomb emerged as it approached Indian airspace. The pilot contacted ATC and sought permission to land at a nearby airport as a precaution.
Jaipur ATC was alerted, and arrangements were made for the aircraft’s emergency landing.
Official Statement Awaited
The report identified the flight as AI 2030 and stated that it was being operated under an arrangement involving Vistara and Air India. However, an official statement from Jaipur Airport authorities or the airline management was still awaited at the time of the report.
The source also stated that a detailed official statement from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) had not been issued. The investigation is expected to establish how the bomb-related information was received and whether it was a false alarm.
Further movement of the aircraft towards Delhi would depend on completion of the security checks and the necessary clearance.
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